Kathe Kollwitz (1867–1945)
Kathe Kollwitz is a German artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $716. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Kathe Kollwitz is recorded as sold in 2026 for $716; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kathe Kollwitz work is $716.
The median Kathe Kollwitz print sells for $643 across 46 lots.
The median Kathe Kollwitz sculpture sells for $31,250 across 1 lots.
The median Kathe Kollwitz work on paper sells for $21,287 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Kathe Kollwitz prints typically sell for $394–$1,625 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 58 | $643†‡ | $6,959† | 79.3% | 2026-01-24 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $21,287† | $21,287† | — | 2014-12-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $31,250 | $31,250 | — | 2016-11-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $21,287† | $31,250 | — | 2016-11-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $394–$1,625†‡ | $633†‡ | $3,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $364–$1,516† | $1,000† | $6,959† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $31,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $21,287† |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $6,959† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $3,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kathe Kollwitz worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kathe Kollwitz work is $716. The median Kathe Kollwitz print sells for $643 across 46 lots. The median Kathe Kollwitz sculpture sells for $31,250 across 1 lots. The median Kathe Kollwitz work on paper sells for $21,287 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kathe Kollwitz prints typically sell for $394–$1,625 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Kathe Kollwitz print?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kathe Kollwitz print is $643. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Kathe Kollwitz's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kathe Kollwitz print is $6,959. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,959 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Kathe Kollwitz print?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kathe Kollwitz print (small (under 50 cm)) is $633, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Kathe Kollwitz's auction record?
Kathe Kollwitz's auction record is $31,250, set in 2016.
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